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28 -- ENGINE EXCHANGE POC Point of Contact -- Contract Specialist -- Kathy Fields, (410) 762-6473, Fax (410) 762-6056; Contracting Officer, Sandra McKay, (410) 762-6476 Potential Sources Sought. The U.S. Coast Guard has a requirement to establish a program under a contract to exchange/recondition Detroit Diesel 6V53 Engine, Model #5062-3000, Master Serial #6D83253 (Port) & #6D83027 (Starboard) with attached Borg Warner Marine Transmission, Model #AS5-73CR, Detroit Diesel 6V92 Engine, Model #8062-7K90, Master Serial #6VF215076 (Port) & #8062-7K91, Master Serial #6VF215079 without transmission, Detroit Diesel 12V71T1 Engine, Model #7122-3300, Master Serial #12VA66188, (Port), #7122-7300, Master Serial #12VA80667 (Starboard) with attached Twin Disc Model MG-514 Marine Transmission. Only OEM replacement parts may be utilized from Detroit Diesel, Borg Warner and Twin Disc. The Objective of this program is to provide higher reliability, at a lower cost than that provided by industry overhaul methods. These engines are currently installed on 44', 55' and 47' Coast Guard Boats. This contract will require use of Detroit Diesel parts and Detroit Diesel authorized repairfacilities and Barg Warner and Twin Disk Parts. A Requirements type contract for on (1) Base year and four (4) Option Years is anticipated. The above mentioned engines will be provided to the contractor in a reusable shipping container. The warranty requirement will be a 2 year storage, 3600 hr. or 1 year after installation of engine. It is the Government's belief that only Detroit Diesel and/or their authorized dealers/distributors/repair facilities, and Borg Warner and Twin Disc can furnish the required parts and ensure the proper fit, form and function of all its components. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to furnish the above items are invited to submit complete information discussing the same in duplicate within 30 days of this announcement. However, other potential sources desiring to furnish other than Detroit Diesel, Borg Warner and Twin Disc parts are required to submit the following information: 1) Complete and current engineering data to demonstrate the acceptability of theoffered parts (i.e. salient physical, functional and serviceability characteristics) or 2) Data that the offered parts have been satisfactorily manufactured for the government or the original equipment manufacturer. This data must include sufficient information to allow the Coast Guard to evaluate the proposal relative to the above requirements. Concerns that respond to this notice must fully demonstrate the capability to accomplish the above and are to supply pertinent information in sufficient detail to demonstrate a bonafide capability to meet the requirements. No cost or pricing data is required. This is not a solicitation. This synopsis is issued pursuant to FAR 5.207(e)(3). "This notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (AC1030061-04) (0303)

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